Bus Melbourne to Canberra: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Melbourne to Canberra

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Melbourne to Canberra from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound Australia for the next days.

today

$43

tomorrow

$48

Sunday

$40

Monday

$44

Tuesday

$36

Wednesday

$40

Thursday

$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:50 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	5:35 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound Australia	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Melbourne to Canberra is $6 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Melbourne and Canberra

See here how frequent the connections between Melbourne and Canberra are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Melbourne to Canberra. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Melbourne and Canberra.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Melbourne to Canberra, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Melbourne and Canberra, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Melbourne to Canberra

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound Australia that travel 4 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Canberra in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Canberra starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	289.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Melbourne to Canberra

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Melbourne for Canberra: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$93

Saturday 12/06

$48

Sunday 12/07

$40

Monday 12/08

$44

Tuesday 12/09

$36

Wednesday 12/10

$40

Thursday 12/11

$38

Friday 12/12

$40

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$42

Monday 12/15

$79

Tuesday 12/16

$66

Wednesday 12/17

$38

Thursday 12/18

$37

Friday 12/19

$36

Saturday 12/20

$56

Sunday 12/21

$38

Monday 12/22

$42

Tuesday 12/23

$47

Wednesday 12/24

$40

Thursday 12/25

$40

Friday 12/26

$55

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Canberra

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Melbourne to Canberra, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Melbourne to Canberra. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Melbourne to Canberra, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Melbourne to Canberra

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Melbourne to Canberra in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Melbourne to Canberra, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Melbourne to Canberra are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Canberra

These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne to Canberra from our users.

FlixBus from Melbourne to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Melbourne to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Last Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Greyhound Australia from Melbourne to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Melbourne to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$72
Fastest Bus	8h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Canberra

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Melbourne and Canberra.

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street Bus Stop

Bus Station

Northbourne Avenue 65

Kingston

Canberra Centre Bus Stop

Parliament House Federation Mall Southbound

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Melbourne to Canberra? Compare all modes of transports from Melbourne to Canberra.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Canberra

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Melbourne to Canberra? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne to Canberra? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Melbourne to Canberra bus

How much does a Melbourne Canberra bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 7h 30m to reach Canberra. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne to Canberra?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $119. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Canberra.

On average, how many connections are available from Melbourne to Canberra each day?

Every day, the Melbourne to Canberra bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Melbourne to Canberra take?

The fastest bus from Melbourne to Canberra is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Canberra?

The earliest bus arriving in Canberra from Melbourne starts at 10:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Melbourne to Canberra?

The latest bus trip departing from Melbourne for Canberra starts at 10:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Melbourne Canberra route?

When traveling by bus from Melbourne to Canberra, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound Australia. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Canberra?

You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne and Canberra by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound Australia.

What can I take with me on the Melbourne to Canberra bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Melbourne Canberra bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Melbourne Canberra bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Melbourne to Canberra on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne to Canberra

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Melbourne and to Canberra

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Melbourne and to Canberra. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!